The Best of America's Test Kitchen 2021

A Year in Our Test Kitchen: 2021

Craving Chocolate Brioche Buns or Portuguese Egg Tarts? Want a mouthwatering bite of our Double-Decker Drive-Thru Burgers? These are just a few of the recipes included in this “best of the best” collection—a book that gives you the inside scoop on recipes the editors have voted the standouts of the year. You’ll get favorites from Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s Country magazines, our acclaimed television shows, and our cookbooks including How to Cocktail, Mediterranean Instant Pot, and Everything Chocolate. You’ll also find a section packed with reader-submitted quick tips, equipment, ingredient reviews, and illustrated practical cooking techniques.

"Buy this gem for the foodie in your family, and spend the extra money to get yourself a copy too."

— The Missourian

More from The Book:

Learn from the Kitchen Experts

Go behind the recipes and learn firsthand what went into the development of each recipe with introductory essays written by the test cooks who perfected them.

Streamlined Techniques and Hacks

Step-by-step tutorials walk you through our favorite techniques for everything from Weaving a Lattice Top and Making Crepes to Butter Basting and beyond.

Product Ratings

Get the inside scoop on our favorite ingredients and kitchen equipment. From our top-rated cornmeal and coffee maker to our winning toaster oven and fontina cheese, our ratings will help you find the best products for kitchen success.

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